Recipe courtesy of Valerie Bertinelli Peppery baby arugula, crisp Belgian endives, and sliced white mushrooms are tossed in a bright Champagne vinegar-Dijon vinaigrette with minced shallots and fresh chives. This lilight, elegant salad provides a refreshing contrast to a richly flavored chicken dinner.

Pasta shells in a creamy mushroom and white cheddar sauce with Italian tuna, baked under a crunchy layer of crumbled potato chips. A nostalgic comfort food casserole elevated with quality ingredients.

Puff pastry is spread with fig jam and grated Manchego cheese, cut into strips, twisted into elegant straws, egg-washed, and baked at 400 degrees until flaky and golden. These sweet-savory, crunchy pastry straws make a stunning yet effortless appetizer that pairs beautifully with cocktails and conversation.

Paper-thin zucchini slices tossed with olive oil and malt vinegar, baked low and slow until shatteringly crispy, and finished with paprika. A healthy, addictive snack inspired by the classic salt-and-vinegar chip flavor.

Toasted sourdough slices rubbed with garlic and topped with thin slices of prosciutto and fresh toppings. A quick Italian appetizer that's simple and elegant.

Store-bought tortilla chips spritzed with olive oil and dusted with chile-lime Tajin seasoning, then warmed in the oven. A dead-simple upgrade that makes everyday chips taste homemade.

Recipe courtesy of Valerie Bertinelli Tender Bibb lettuce, ripe tomatoes, sliced onions, and briny olives are drizzled with a creamy mayo-vinegar-olive oil vinaigrette brightened with fresh parsley. This simple, old-fashioned salad is the perfect cool counterpoint to a bowl of rich, spiced chili.

Muddled fresh ginger and mint are shaken with bourbon and honey, then strained into a glass and topped with sparkling apple cider for a fizzy, autumnal cocktail. This warming, aromatic drink balances the sweetness of honey and cider with bourbon's oak-aged depth, making it an ideal sip for a fall gathering.

Crispy baked egg rolls stuffed with Mexican cheese blend and corn, served with a quick salsa dipping sauce. An easy, crowd-friendly appetizer with Southwestern flair.

These super-easy, can’t be beat zesty, summery shrimp rolls pack a fresh, herby punch into every buttery, toasted bite.